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GOLF ADVISORY COMMISSION MINUTES, OCTOBER 24, 2023
City Hall, Galesburg, Illinois
Meeting Called to Order: Meeting was called to order at 4:00 p.m. by Chairman, David Selkirk
Roll Call:
Present: Rodney Bunch, Stan Devlin, Jerry Reynolds, Paul Sandborg, David Selkirk, Alderman
Steve Cheesman
City of Galesburg Absent: Greenkeeper Matt Miles, Golf Professional Bryan Luedtke, Director
Parks and Recreation, Elizabeth Varner
Minutes: August 2023 minutes were approved with motions from Paul Sandborg and Rodney
Bunch. There was no meeting in September 2023 due to lack of quorum.
Greenskeeper Report:
Superintendent of Parks, Don Miles, reported on maintenance of the golf course. The leveling
of the silver and gold tees were discussed. Don explained that the staff is planning some work
this fall.
Golf Professional Report:
Don Miles provided the Golf Professional Report for September and October. Stan Develin
asked about the member numbers, and what caused the increase over the past few years.
Discussion determined that COVID gave golf a boost in play and rounds, as well as the closing of
other golf courses nearby which helped increase Bunker Links additional numbers.
Old Business: Chairperson, David Selkirk, asked about the bride for #15. Don Miles reported
that the bid was going out and there was still a possibility of getting the bridge this season. If it
does not get in this season, it will be early next spring.
New Business:
There was a short discussion about Centennial ideas for next season. David Selkirk is working
on getting advertising in the Galesburg Tourism booklet.
Meeting adjourned at 4:35 P.M. with motions from Bunch and Reynolds
Public Comments: None
Meeting Adjourned: 4:35 p.m. - Jerry Reynolds and Rodney Bunch made the motions to
adjourn.
Next Meeting: November 28, 2023 - 4:00 p.m.